Important Safety Lnstrudlons - Whirlpool LA5588XY Use And Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrkal shock, or
injury to persons when uslng your washer, folbw
bask precautbns, lncludlng the following:
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Reed all lnstructbns before using These substances give off vapors
the washer.
that can create a FlRE HAZARD or
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NEVER wash items cleaned, wash-
EXPLOSION.
ed. soaked in or spotted with wax,
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ll hot water has not been used
paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in
recently (usually 2 weeks or bnger),
the washer. The fumes can create a hydrogen gases may huib up in the
flRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. water heater and the hot water
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry pipes. HYDROGEN GAS Is EX-
fabrics containing these materials.
PLOSIVE To prevent injury or
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NEVER allow children to operate,
damage, before using your washer,
play with, or crawl inside the washer.
turn on all hot water faucets and al-
Cbse supervision of children is
bw water to run for several minutes.
necessary when the washer is used
This will allow gases to escape. DO
near children.
NOT smoke or use any open flame
. When discarding an old washer,
near the faucet while it is open.
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
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You are responsible for maklng
accidental entrapment.
sure that tiour washer:
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DO NOT reach into the washer
-is installed, repaired, and has parts
basket while it is filling with water,
replaced by a qualified person.
while agitator is moving or while
-is properly installed and leveled on
basket ls spinning. ff the lid is
a fbor that can support the weight.'
opened while the basket is spinning,
-is connected to the correct 3-prong
the basket will automatically stop in a
outlet, electric supply, water supply
few seconds.
and drain.'
D DO NOT tamper with controls.
-is properly grounded.*
) NEVER use or store flammable fluids
-is properly maintained.'
(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in
-is protected from the weather and
or near your washer. Do NOT add
kept where the temperature will not
flammable flubs to the wash water.
fall below freezing.
'See the Installation Instructions.
-SAVE THESE lNSTRUCTlONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool, dry
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
place where children can't reach
ad before attempting to service the
washer.
them-in a kdced cabinet if possible.
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ALWAYS read and follow instructbns
on packages of detergents and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
precautions.
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HAZARDOIJS FLIMES can form il
chbrine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
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Do NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in folbwing loads and
cause skin irritation.
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You are responsible for maklng sure
that your washer:
- is used only for johs normally expect-
ed ol home automatic washers.
- is not run ty chikfren or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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